--- title: "StartTile — Countertop | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/countertop/starttile-pfvwus-pf~1923319730 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1923319730.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: StartTile category: ["Countertop"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/82d3f743082204dc_4479-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "127 N. Locust Ave #10, Ripon, California 95366, United States" latitude: 37.7491 longitude: -121.1284 phone: "(209) 253-0844" website: http://www.Start-Tile.net rating: 5 review_count: 4 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 5 last_updated: 2026-08-16 --- # StartTile Original Houzz profile: [StartTile](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/countertop/starttile-pfvwus-pf~1923319730) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Countertop - **Location:** Ripon, CA - **Serves:** Modesto, Tracy, Livermore, Manteca, Lathrop, Mountain House, Ripon, Salida, Bay Area, Sorrunding areas - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2019), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - 25 Ideabook Saves Maintaining customer satisfaction is a crucial aspect of any business. For Start Tile, the key to achieving and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction is tailoring every aspect of its work to fit the particular needs and budget requirements of its clients. “Making our customers happy is our top priority, and we accomplish that by always working toward their best interests,” says owner Victor Mejia. “For example, if someone wants their tile completely redone but we notice it just needs to be re-grouted, we’ll make that recommendation and save them money.” Stanislaus Counties, including slate, marble, granite, travertine, ceramic, porcelain. The company utilizes the latest industry technology and design trends to create tile projects that fit any budget or style, from old world to contemporary. It also offers in-home consultations to homeowners who need help planning their kitchen or bathroom projects. Unlike tile contractors that strive to complete jobs as quickly as possible and sacrifice personalized service in the process, Start Tile prefers to look at each job from the customer’s perspective and take extra steps to ensure their satisfaction. “It can be as simple as thoroughly cleaning the house before the client comes home or as involved as replacing their baseboards,” explains Mr. Mejia “Our mission is to take care of the little things so our clients can relax and enjoy their finished products.” Another distinguishing feature of Start Tile is the meticulous approach it takes to quality control, which includes conducting periodic reviews with each client to ensure the work is being completed to their satisfaction and providing the personal on site supervision on every job. “Since I'm on duty when working, I’m able to see things with fresh eyes and make sure everything is being done with careful precision,” he explains. “We take pride in doing the job right the first time.” ### Services Provided - Backsplash Installation - Countertop Installation - Countertop Sales - Quartz Countertops - Granite Countertops - Marble Countertops - Tile Countertops - Stone Installation - Tile Installation - Countertop and Tile Sealing ### Areas Served - Modesto - Tracy - Livermore - Manteca - Lathrop - Mountain House - Ripon - Salida - Bay Area - Sorrunding areas ### Typical Job Cost Every job veries ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | StartTile | | Address | 127 N. Locust Ave \#10, Ripon, California 95366, United States | | Phone | (209) 253-0844 | | Website | http://www.Start-Tile.net | | License Number | 1019923 | | Followers on Houzz | 5 | **Social profiles:** - Blog — WWW.Start-Tile.Net ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [StartTile](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/countertop/starttile-pfvwus-pf~1923319730) - **Website:** http://www.Start-Tile.net - **Phone:** (209) 253-0844 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2019), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews** ### All 4 reviews **★★★★★ — katique, Nov. 2018** > Victor has done all the tilework in our 2 full-house renovations in Oakland and San Ramon - including stone floors, bathroom and shower tile, kitchen and wet bar backsplashes, and exterior stone. His team is fantastic, their work is top-notch, he offers creative and effective solutions, and he is very easy to work with. We highly recommend him for any size job. **★★★★★ — Joan DeGraaf, Nov. 2018** > Victor and team was very easy to work with, professional and did an great job! I had my bath tub/shower re-tiled and installed a new shower door. I would definitely hire them again! **★★★★★ — Johana Garcia, Nov. 2018** > I'm very pleased to say I loved the work that was done in my house from backsplash to my floors and my bathroom and counter top. I'm happy and amazed with Start Tile work I highly recommend them! and cant wait to start my next project! **★★★★★ — jinagrilli, July 2017** > Victor and his team were very professional, great to work with and did beautiful work in a timely manner. I am so happy with my work and can't wait to hire them again with my next project! ## Selected projects - [Modesto Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modesto-home-pj-vj~5469753) - Location: Modesto, CA - Photos: 10 - [Travertine Deck](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/travertine-deck-pj-vj~2140493) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Master bathroom and shower floor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bathroom-and-shower-floor-pj-vj~2140514) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Stone Backsplash and Walls](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stone-backsplash-and-walls-pj-vj~2893723) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Rustic Master Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-master-bathroom-pj-vj~2140504) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Travertine Flooring and Granite Countertop & Backsplash](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/travertine-flooring-and-granite-countertop-and-backsplash-pj-vj~2597312) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Master Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bathroom-pj-vj~2597317) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [El Rancho Bathroom Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/el-rancho-bathroom-room-pj-vj~3133615) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Countertop, Backsplash, Fireplace & Flooring](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/countertop-backsplash-fireplace-and-flooring-pj-vj~2893719) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Stone, Flooring & Porceline Backsplash](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stone-flooring-and-porceline-backsplash-pj-vj~2893708) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Bathroom Shower](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-shower-pj-vj~2597319) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Natural Stone](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/natural-stone-pj-vj~2597316) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Slate Master Bath Shower](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/slate-master-bath-shower-pj-vj~2140441) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Travertine Kitchen Backsplash](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/travertine-kitchen-backsplash-pj-vj~2140490) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Random Size Travertine Veneer](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/random-size-travertine-veneer-pj-vj~2140500) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [porcelain shower](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/porcelain-shower-pj-vj~2140511) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Natural Stone Fireplace](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/natural-stone-fireplace-pj-vj~2140512) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [12x12 porcelain tile and shower](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/12x12-porcelain-tile-and-shower-pj-vj~2140526) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [12x12 porcelain kitchen tile floor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/12x12-porcelain-kitchen-tile-floor-pj-vj~2140527) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Glass kitchen backsplash](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glass-kitchen-backsplash-pj-vj~2140522) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 [See all 28 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/countertop/starttile-pfvwus-pf~1923319730) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-16.*